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The San Saba news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1873-1966, 1887-09-09
oInces.
Approved, April 2, 1887.

The Railway Age says some of
the railway telegraph operators are
moving to secure the passage of a
bill making it penal offence for
any railway company to employ a
telegraph operator to direct the
movement of passenger trains who
has not been granted a govern
ment license. Such a law is ex-
pected to secure greater efficiency
in the highly important work of
train dispatching and to weed out
incompetent men. The state of
Alabama recently passed law re-
quiring all locomotive engineers to
obtain license end this is already
creating considerable trouble. The
engineers, it appears, generally
object to the requirement, al
though it would have the same
tendency 20 keep out incompetent
men thsG the proposed law in re-
gard % telegraph operators is ex-
rccted to exert.
The San Saba news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1873-1966, 1887-09-09

The executive committee of
State Farmers Alliance has cho
Dallas as the place to locate the
headquarters of said Alliance, and
for the erection of a large cotton
factory.
The San Saba news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1873-1966, 1887-09-09

The Georgia convict lease sys-
tenn will no doubt be abolished as
there has been some startling rev.
Citations as to the treatment receiv-
ed by the convicts from the les
sees.
The San Saba news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1873-1966, 1887-09-09

Patrick Henry, the eloquent ora
tor, enumerated a great and deep
truth when, laying his hand upon
youth, he told him: BE sure,
my son, and remember that the
best men always make them
selves" Each one of us has a power
of self development. He must ex-
ert his intellectual and moral fac
ulties to their utmost. As he cult
Yates himself-his whole nature
so is he. Teachers may direct his
powers, circumstances may shape
his purpose and influences may
bias and modify his resolutions and
endeaYor, but the highest and no.
blest force is personal-within
An inherent energy lays hold of
that which is without and bends all
agencies and surroundings to
noble aims and to worthy accom-
plishments, so that the noblest
principles are evoked, the finest
characters developed and the
purest and highest ideals trans
lated into worthiest deeds. The
best possible developments of our
character and life are in our own
keeping. Individual exertion, in
domitable and persistent, in right
ways and to noble ends is Heav-
ems ordained means to mental and
spiritual improvement and attain
ment- Presbyterian Observer.
The San Saba news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1873-1966, 1887-09-09

1.-The San Angelo Standard gives
this advice: If you have some
loose change laying around and
have good range to put them on,
buy cattle, and be quick about it
They will as surely go up in price
this winter as the night is followed
by dav.
The San Saba news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1873-1966, 1887-09-09

The State has received 700
stands of arms from the general
government, which will be distrib-
uted to the companies.
The San Saba news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1873-1966, 1887-09-09

about 1000 yards.
The bridge across West Burial
on the Weatherford extension,
also swept away, and both the foo
bridges on the same creek
The loss of the railroad compan,
is great. Three new bridges vii
have to be built, and two of then
before we can have connection witt
Dallas and the south.
The passenger train came clos,
to town, and few of the passen
gers walked over. The north
bound passenger is-%ater bzs.ss
between the two bridges CD No
land river, about twelve miles be-
low here. Several of the passen-
gers have come in on foot The
south-bound through train is here,
the passengers being much cha
grlned to find themselves water
bound.
The rain east and west of here
was not so heavy as north, and in
this vicinity it appears to have
been cloud-burst or waterspout
covering about ten miles of coun-
try, with Cleburne south of its
center. This is supported by per-
sons living ON West Buffalo, who
were in the flood and declare the
water rose five feet in as many
minutes. This food it was that
did the greatest damage.
Another heavy rain fell last
night, raising the creeks again,
but they have run down.
The body of a man is reported
to have been drifting down No
land river.
The sky has cleared since noon
and it appears that fair weather
viii now smile on us.
Mr.. Brigg, farmer on holland
river, claims his loss will be about
$4,000. Fully thirty inches of rain
fell during last night and the night
before.
The damage at Iredel, Morgan,
Dallas, Waco and other interme-
diate pointe was immense. Houses
were washed away, bridges swept
down, and the railroads completely
destroyed in many places. East
Waco was severui-~feet- sfssrs--l,*s--
water, and much damage was done
to merchandise and buildings.
Only few peIsons were drowned
in addition to those reported
from Cleburne, but the loss of
live stock by drowning was con-
siderable. Travel and transpor-
tation of goods and mail was en-
tirely suspended for several days.
All merchants and professional
men ought to patronize their home
paper, and pull with us while we
are striving so hard for them in a
way. No sane man will
deny the fact that it is through the
public prints that the world be-
comes acquainted with all the in
ducements we have to offer to peo-
pie to come here. Just think of it;
if every citizen were to send sever
al copies to good men he knows in
other states, and if the advertising
columns show that we have here a
great many things to make up the
of necessities for a pleas
ant and convenient place of abode, |
it will necessarily draw wealth and !
enterprise to our midst. Try it a
lew months and Gainesville
Post.
The San Saba news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1873-1966, 1887-09-09

Eleven counties have as yet
failed to send the late election re-
turns to Austin.
The San Saba news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1873-1966, 1887-09-09

Mr.. Colorow and his braves have
again put on the collar of civiliza-
ton. They have returned to their
reservation, and are doing business
at the old stand, They know when
they have enough, and that little
skirmish the other day gave them
all they wanted.
The San Saba news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1873-1966, 1887-09-09
MISSION VALLEY
NURSERIES,.

These nurseries were established
= Mission Valley, Texas, Ia 1870.
T. seenre better mani and shipping
iaeiiifses sc have removed 10 tie
Cali West Texas d Pacific rail
EaE, tel miles above Victoria and
ssglt niles from the old location.
Ne hare made the most ex-
Lalsiise experiments, combined
Eifh eareful study.
The San Saba news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1873-1966, 1887-09-09

Da<a In AAS~D
11rsrsas Fl1EIlF faEl 90 b. geit-r ~ an5
~ 81 ErEEI + a. raIIL.
~ h-Fe arIsHsee for Special Ex-
press rEfes on all our ship
1zeufs. hafe eer os1 grounds and
-. I-,,lse i1nlaodia.ely - the station
lslrs I.sslssbae ritL daily l.-all IN our
49, = AZ llsaaIs - that cq1Fc-p0nd-
rE.ae sar b. 5Iranffiy aftendr1 g.
Ne seiirlt orders by mail or any
n car sHfhofized agents. Cata-
iasles seHt free upon application
kddress
GILBEKT O&DEBDOSK,
AazserXs Victoria Co, Tex
The San Saba news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1873-1966, 1887-09-09

The latest theory regarding the
great increase of insanity and sui
cides is that the use of white flour
bread tends to produce nervous
diseases as it does not feed the
brain or the nerves, and leads to
ruinous digestive troubles.
The San Saba news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1873-1966, 1887-09-09
n 1Ihfrd Of a CenfarV.

q Third Of a Century.
We have spared neither care nor
expense that could increase the
Fslse a oBr results 70 the people.
We base kept up large
Experimental Grounds
= -lrt = usslc lsr iasir Il ls,ti d. Fruif snd
IsI.s--e1sz- lir1IsF.zurzla- Oar trris arr there
Co. - alrElIeta Ell 1Earrlrl thzt ue arr 90
49, e. al1rf tallef4as sal aLa7t-c a. t1e ants
= l..I IlIT ..1I|ilr dlI1lalr
~ laslIe ~ cl1lr. anaesiiI nIsted lnrsbern
llsas 10 q 40 tllaga-a a. rlpliy fnaf4 aud
1855 -ae.f ~ lls-1 qfieI nas-sriss. bui
- - -. =. - y. -. - tIIsIIid.
The San Saba news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1873-1966, 1887-09-09

That was a sweet reply of the
little girl found busying at the
iron-table'. smoothing the towels
and stockings isn't that hard
work for the little arms?" was
asked. A look like sunshine
came into her face as she glanced
toward her mother, who was rock
ing the baby. at isn't hard work,
when L do it for mama," she said
softly.
The San Saba news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1873-1966, 1887-09-09
A local newspaper is a photo

A local newspaper is a photo
graph of the town it repres ents
and is the only evidence its for
eign readers have of the towns
prosperity. In order to make the
impression good, every busidess
firm should be represented by a
standing advertisement, be it large
or small. -Monteznma Repub-
lican.
The San Saba news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1873-1966, 1887-09-09

- .lrliirr informafluH address
IsEEr scARK. q. ". GIBBS
lcal fasnsr AZ Pass-kgf.
llireet1I- CollflEaiie.
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Old Confederate Soldiers

Clerk Co. Court, San Saba County,
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1887-03-31
Mr.. Jenkins Anticipated.

When Mr.. jenkins went to his bed
room at half-past one, it was with the
determination of going to sleep, and
with another determination that he
would not be interviewed by Mrs. Jen-
kins. So. as soon as he entered the
a door, be deposited his lamp on the
dressing table, and commenced his
speech;
Il locked the front door. put the
chain on. pulled the key out a little
bit. The dog is inside. | put the kit
ten out. emptied the drip-pan of the
refrigerator. The cook took the silver
to bed with heI. put a cane under
the back hall door. put the fastenings
over the bathroom windows.
The parlor fire has coal on. put
the cake-box back i'm the closet. / did
not drink all the milk. 1t is not going
to rain. Nobody gave me any message
for YOU. | mailed your letters rs soon
as | got down to vn. Your mother did
not call at the office. Nobody died that
we are interested in. Did not hear OF
a marriage or engagement. was
very busy at the office making out bills.
| have hung my clothes over chair
backs. / want anew egg for breakfast.
l think that is all, and | will now put
out the light.
Mr.. Jenkins felt that he had hedged
against all injury, and a triumphant
smile was upon his face as he took hold
of the gas-check. and sighted q line for
the bed. when he was earthquaked by a
ringing laugh. and the query from Mrs.
jenkins:
"why didn't you take off your hat?'
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Said a patriarch to his daughter, "A
place for everything, ana everything in
its place" Then to his son: "Select a
wife. my son, thatwill never step over
broomstick." The son was obedient
to the lesson. Nov" saidhe pleasant
ly on Jolly holiday, to one of his
guests. IL appoint that broomstick to
choose me a wife. The young lady
who will not step over it, shall have
the offer Of my hand They passed
from the splendid salon to the grove
some stumbled oyerthe broomstick, and
others passed over it. AT length, a
young lady stopped and put it in its
place. The promise was fulfilled; she
became the wife of an educated and
wealthy young man, and he the hus-
band of a prudent. industrious and
lovely woman. He brought Il fortune
to her and she knew how to save one.
st Louis Magazine.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1887-03-31

The most expert players of this
..finest of all games" say that the little
book containing the principles and
rules ofthe modern scientific game of
Whist, as explained and complied by a
wellknown Milwaukee lady, and pub
liShed by the Chicago, Milwaukee &
St. Paul Railway, as a clever advertis-
ing medium for that great institution.
is a true guide for the beginner. and a
better standard refernce for the Ameri-
can sdmirers Of the game than the trea-
tises of Pole. Cavendish. and Others.
No family circle or Whist club caA feel
properly equipped without a copy OF
s.Whist and How to Play It." which
can be easily obtained by enclosing
ten cents in postage. with your full name
and address. to A.V. II. Carpenter.
General Passenger Agent, Milwaukee,
Wis,
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1887-03-31

projecting front teeth. silk dresses,
cameo brooches. long gold chains.
ringlets, and sand-shoes; tanned
fishermen, stalwart coastguards-
men; lovers in plenty; but no one re-
sembling either Plowitz or Mary For
tcScue.
We went over to Dovercourt. and
drew the hotels there. They gave no
better result than the others. For a
cliffs over the German Ocean. while the
sun began to sink low. Then we re-
turned, ike unquiet spirits. to the pier.
aud watched the broad estuaries of the
StOur and the Orwell, calm and oil,
with the beautiful tints of the autumn
sunset turning the landscape into a
Turneresque fairyland.
mo more steamers tonight, SIR"
said tanned official of whom we made
enquiry.
So we took leave for a while
Of the broad estuaries, OF
the smart steamers and picturesque
fishing smacks. and the great guard
ship looking vast and majestic in the
twilight.
They must be coming by the boat
train, after all. 3" said Shaw AZ last. as
we went towards the station once more.
We returned deiectedly to Parkes-
ton. l began to get in a fever of ex-
element rs the time for the arrival of
the boat-train approached.
At ...,C it appeared. Inc passengea
streamed ont. but amongst them none
like Mary or PlOwitz. was in des-
pal Suddenly was touched on the
arm. / started. expecting to see the
hateful face of PlowitZ. 1t was only
the civil waiter at the hotel. who had
been i'm attendance on us at dinner.
is this for you. sir?" he said. hold
ing ont a telegram.
Ii was for me.
/ tore il open. and read:
s.Rosebush. Scotland Yard, to Coplestone
Parkeston HOtel--Parties started from
London for Antwerp this morning"
There was time 10 secure bcrths, and
ere long we Were steaming out of HAIR
witch harbour over smooth sea. under
he countless stars, en- route for Ant
Herp-fOr MaIyi
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1887-03-31
Mail ..f a sufferer.

Austin (Tex.) Statesman: As great
moral agent woman is yard wide
and all wool, but as book agent she
cut swath a mile wide, and never
misses a victim. We would much rath-
er have a friend pour pitcher Of COM
mon molasses down our back than to
be interviewed by lady book agent
whose mouth resembles crack in a
lemon, and whose nose looks like an
exclamation point in a whirlwind.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1887-03-31
Dir. Mnrtln.s Gra,s MI taks

Some time ago Mr. c. Martin was
called over 10 Philadelphia to attend
the funeral Of a young man whom he
had known very well. Mr.. Martin
reached the city somewhat late, and
taking carriage he hurried away.
When he reached the street where the
Young man had lived a funeral pro-
cession was just turning out of 1t, and
thanking his stars that he had no.
reached the place too late, he told the
driver to fall into the line of carriages
and follow. At the cemetery he got
out, and although he did not see any
one he knew he felt it TO be his duty to
talk u some one about the deceased, so
he approached nice-looking old gen
tleman.
.He was good fellow" he said
sadly. with "A slight nod toward the
grave
Yes" replied the old gentleman,
wiping away "A tear.
'lloyed him like brotheran many ;
the time we've had together continued
Mr.. NJ.
The old gentleman looked al him in
dign..ntly
20, apologized Mr.. NJ, u don't
mean painting the town red, or any
thing like that; but just nice little chats
and long walks, don't you know.
The old mans face grew redder.
What do YOU mean. STRIP he said
angrily.
II mean what ! say, sir. He was a
rafting good fellow. and Mr. NJ be-
gan to look surprised.
"Who. sir.'
The man in the grave there, of
course"
There no man there, sir. It's a
young lady. She's my niece, sir, and
you"
But Mr.. Martin didn't wait for par
ticulars; he saw that he had struck
the wrong funeral, and he made a break
for his carriage and escaped, but not
soon enough to attend the funeral Of
his friend. A. Washington Critic
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1887-03-31

began as a peanut boy, was at Broad
Street Station Yesterday. A friend of
Crawford, who runs train on the
Pennsylvania, said: Zone day while
Crawford was employed on the
Wabash a sweeping invitation to con-
ductors to send in their designations
was forwarded by the General Superin-
tendent Crawford was one of the un-
fortunates. His resignation was for
warded and accepted. and in return he
received the pay due him and letter
strongly indorsing his ability as rail-
roader.
A few days later he applied to the
Superintendent of the Hannibal q st.
Joe for train, presenting the Wabash
Endorsement.
II see, said the St. Joe chief, .'ths
letter says you understand the business,
but makes no reference to your integ-
rity. Now, Mr.. Crawford, if should
give You a train, what percentage of the
cash receipts would you be willing to
turn into the eompanyP'
whatever has been customary with
the old conductors" was Crawford ;
answer
"But they have been keeping it all, :"
remarked the Superintendent.
"Well," said Crawford with smile
that will be satisfactory to me"
To his surprise the Superintendent
told him to come around Monday and
he could have train. adding. Il rather
like your frankness.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1887-03-31

emerging from a street some yards
ahead of US. and rapidly crossing the
end of the square. An instinct brought
me to a momentary stop; an impulse
drove me to rush straight at the vener-
able figure.
"Plowitzl Villiani Where is MaryP"
l cried as clutched at the throat of the
ecclesiastic.
At my cry the seeming priest gave a
start backwards, avoiding my grasp,
but knocking off in the violent motion
the broad-brimmed hat which had been
drawn well down over his brows.
Instinct was right. IL was Plowitz.
There was a strange light of fear and
resolution combined in his wicked look
ing eyes, and a curious smile on his lips,
such as | had never seen before. He
answered never word, but flinging
out h. 5 left arm, he struck me with some
weight in the chest, and with his right
hand fired a revolver full at me. !
staggered from the blow with which he
checked my rush. and. as staggered.
heard the bullet whistle past my ear.
and a crash of glass behind me showed
that it had gone through the window OF
some good citizen of Antwerp. Ere he
could fire another shot the wretch wa.
seized and disarmed. The odds were
great, and he made no attempt at Q
struggle, but saw hungry CLEAN of
terror and despair in his eyes that made
amends for some of the harm that he
had done.
He was secured, and the crowd
which had instantaneously gathered
was in some measure dispersed.
You William" | cried, what have
you done with Miss Fort escueP"
You have found me-" he said; '.you
must find her."
where is she?" l asked sternly.
That" said Plowi.z, half closing
his eyes, and smiling through the
pallor of his fear-.'that IS, and shall
remain, my secret"
fro BE CONTINUED
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1887-03-31

Youths Companion: A Sunday
school teacher began his question
ing at the end of the old year with
the query Are you better than
you were last year,"
A good many of the little fellows had
replied Yes, sir" but croupy boy on
the back seat had Encourage Of his con
vietions.
Il hain't no better nor / ever ",
he said; but" he added. by way OF
softening the harsh statement, Il got {
sorest froat Of anybody in this class
got dipferia. =
His inhamed larnyx might not have
been means of grace, but his honesty
certainly was.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1887-03-31
Mrs. Kretchner Of Bridgeport, Conn

Mrs. Kretchner of Bridgeport, Conn,
gave birth recently to a male infant
which has an elephants head, and in
place of nose a short trunk. while the
mouth and lips protrude like those Of
an elephant The child weighs about
nine pounds and can be fed only with q
spoon. The mother visited the circus
winter quarters here during the winter
and was terribly frightened by the
elephants. The parents succeeded in
keeping the matter to themselves until
now, and verv few have been permitted
to see the child
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1887-03-31

Persons whose blood lis thin, diges ion
weak and liver sluggish, are extra-liable to
the attacks Of maliarial disease. The most
trifiing exposure may, under such cundi-
tions. infect a system which, if healthy,
would resist the m asmatic faint. The Ouly
way to secure immunity from malaria in
iocslities where it is prevalent, is u tone
and regulate the system by improving
weakened digestion, enriching the blood,
and giving a wholesome Impetus to hillary
secretion. These results are accomplished
by nothing so effectively as Hostett er's
Stomach Bitters, which long experience has
proved 20 be the most reliable safeguard
against fever and ague and kindred disOr
ders as well as the best remedy for them.
IN. Bitters are. moreover an excellent in
Wig Drant of the organs Of urination, and an
active, depurent, eliminating from the
blood those acrid impurities which OF igi-
uate rheumatic ailnRents.
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rHE OLDEST MEDICINE II TIE EURLB Is pIusaall
Dr Isaac thomp-on's Celebrates
IL YE WATER
This article "a . carefully prepared physfetsns
,criptiun. and has been - cons an use tof seAry
.srfurv. and nos wtthstsuding the many other prep
.ratons that have been Introduced into the market
ne sale OF this article 10 constantly Increasing ~
he directions are followed II viii never fan W
..-rfcalarx fuvfte the attention OF physicians 20 ~
nersts JOHN L. THOMPSON so co.
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He Did Not Want to BE Peculiar.

Philadelphia Times: W. III. Craw-
ford. a railroad conductor who has seen
service on the Chicago, Burlington &
Quincy, Wabash. Union Pacific, and
Hannibal 6 St. Joe systems. and who
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Very respectfully yours,
MRS. PHOEBE WHEATON.
ITO Mt. Hope Avenue.
Sworn Statement from Welt-kHotOn
IlsdiUtdudl.

Svorn Statement from a Welt-kR0'On
IsdiUtdudl.
Lockport. y Y.
A short time ago was afflicted with rheu-
matism so badly that / could not move. My
hands and limbs were all swollen. One leg
was so badly swollen that it burst the skin
The Sheriff of our County advised me to Try
Dr. Pardee's Rheumatic Remedy, and bought
me bottle. After taking the remedy one
day / felt relieved and in less than two
weeks / was able to 90 to work and have not
felt rheumatism since. Three bottles cured
me. and / recommend it to all who are sui
fering from rheumatism.
CHAS. ROBILLARD.
Subscribed and sworn to before me
this 9Th day of June, 1888.
NJ. j. TORRELL, Notary Public.
Ask for DR. Pardee's Remedy, and take
no other. If your Druggist does not keep it.,
and refuses to get 1t for you, write to Us,
and we will send you six BOtt es foT -, or
one bottle free.
Address, PARDEE MEDICINE Co,
ROCHESTER, y. Y.
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At period of life when budding woman
hood requires all her strength to meet the
demands nature makes upon it, many a
young woman returns home from the Sc
we're mental strain of school with a broken
down constitution, and her functions disar-
ranged, to go to an early grave If she
had been wisely cOunseled and given the
benefit Of DIR. Pierce's 'Favorite Prescrip
tiou her bodily development might have
ks II pace with her mental growth, and
health and beauty would not have given
way to decline and death.